Yi Tao

I live in the world of the now. In this world, armed freedom in the best course. This course relies on a military. The military relies on discipline. Discipline relies on consistency of action and consequence. Consistency requires that soldiers fight when told. This is not a single case, but applies to the fabric of the military.

You can…[Read more]

AA wrote “You are advocating the right to force people to do what they do not want to do and you are calling it ‘justice.'”

You don’t get it. He volunteered. He signed a document. He signed away part of his liberty. He knew what he was getting. The military invests time and money in training and they require a multi-year commitment. I’m…[Read more]

I have an agreement that I’ll go to a restaurant once a week, they’ll give me food and I’ll give them money.

I can end the agreement if I stop going. I break the agreement if I eat the food and then decide not to pay. Big difference. Huge difference. One is healthy, the other is cancer.

AA wrote: “You do not have the right to tell…[Read more]

AA wrote… : “If one party no longer wants to follow the agreement s/he has the right to end it if the other party doesn’t want to make the suggested changes. This is a right, not a privilege.”

There is a big difference between ending an agreement and breaking an agreement. I have the right to end an agreement at any time. However, I do not…[Read more]

I don’t understand why a soldier’s opinion of the validity of the war is taken in the least bit seriously. Understanding the law is not a trivial matter. Ultimately in the USA, 9 individuals get to decide what is legal and what is not. The amount of education and experience needed to fill this post responsibly is astounding. The position is…[Read more]

So I’m saying that a man should keep his word and your saying a man’s word is only as good as his temporal feelings.

Soldiers do not get to decide when and where to fight. They follow orders. He should never have signed up if he had a problem with that. Too bad, so sad. Go directly to jail.

If he really believes the war is unjust he should be willing to go to jail and encourage others to follow suit. Going to court so that individual soldiers can decide…[Read more]

If you have faith that something is true, then a rational consideration of the opposite is pointless. You can neither prove that the sky turned dark nor that the sky didn’t, so why should someone play a what if game?

Some believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. If they believe this, then asking them to doubt one small point is…[Read more]

Stay tuned…

The biggest difference is that the family of the school shooter felt shame, while the families of the terrorists felt pride.

I too was touched by the Amish reaction. They tore down the school house and built a meadowed park. No longer would the site be remembered as a place of violence, but a place of beauty and peace.

From what I have…[Read more]

If you do it just right, you break the neck and death is quick. If you do it wrong, they either strangle or their head pops off.

Of course, all forms of execution are barbaric if your against the death penalty.

It’s interesting you mention the pyramids. I new study came out Dec 1st that says there is a chemical and density difference between the tops and bottoms of the pyramids. The study suggest that the tops of the pyramids were poured. This idea first appeared in the 1970’s, but now they have a better physical arguement. Many still reject the…[Read more]

I believe the terrorists are capable in method and mentality. I believe the science is plausible. I believe the conspiracy theorists are looking for “yeah buts”.

There are many little interesting tidbits in all of the conspiracy theories. I’ve often said “hmmm”. But I’ve found a rational explanation for at least 50% of the interesting…[Read more]

You may want to check out James P Hogan. He is a science fiction author with many interesting views. He has an entire section of his bulletin board dedicated to aids skepticism.Bulletin Board: AIDS Skepticism

From Snopes…

Claim: Secret flights whisked bin Laden family members and Saudi nationals out of the U.S. immediately after September 11 while a general ban on air travel was still in effect, and before the FBI had any opportunity to question any of the passengers.

Status: False.

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You seem to start with a predetermined…[Read more]

“If you claim yourself to be leader of the Universe make sure that your heart is pure as gold, your soul bright as the sun and your eyes reflect the unspeakable power of the stars…. ”

What? Where in the world did this come from? What utter nonsense! It has no basis in history or rational thought.

If we look back in history, we’ll see…[Read more]

You ask “By what right does the US think they can deny access to space to anyone hostile to U.S. interests?”

That’s an easy one. We’ve got bigger guns! Sorry to say, but this world is ruled by the aggressive use of force. We don’t need to ask anyone’s permission.

Do you remember the Cuban missile crisis? That was JFK. He refused to…[Read more]

I always have a problem accepting the opinion of experts. Most times they have an agenda.

Best case in point is DDT. It is one of the best and most amazing chemicals of all time. Yet, I’m sure many on this board would automatically cringe at the mere mention of DDT.

Recently, the UN’s World Health Organization reversed the ban on DDT…[Read more]

The world is an interesting place and I’m trying to keep an open mind.

You’ve mentioned a new consciousness that some are trying to attain. I’ve often wondered how this new consciousness will spread. It seems to be a recurring theme that the new consciousness doesn’t need to become universal, but significant enough to effect others. It…[Read more]

We need the Mythbusters!